How Mariners Groundskeepers Get the ‘Best Field in the League’ Ready for Games
On the schedule posted in Mariners groundskeeper Tim Wilson’s office, two phrases in red lettering jump out. The 8-by-11 page details a four-week shift schedule for members of Wilson’s day crew, most of which is highlighted in green to indicate Mariners home games — that is, except the red text.
The first part says “Crane on field.” That thought makes Wilson stressed. He loves the field, loves his job and loves the attention to detail that goes into maintaining a pristine playing surface…